Hope everyone in our community is doing good; seems most have been safe during these trying times our nation has been through.

The Chamber has received many calls, asking if King Fisher Beach is open, yes it is open with many visitors enjoying the sun and fresh air. The restrooms are also open, after being sanitized.

It was decided to go forward with the “Annual Fireworks Display” as scheduled on July 4th, at King Fisher Beach & Park. The display will begin at dark, with vendors at the park during the day. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day. The community will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of this event. THANKS for all the donations, as you are the ones that makes this possible. If you still would like to donate it’s not too late. You can make your donation to Port O’Connor Chamber, Box 701, Port O’Connor,TX 77982 or online to Chamber website———portoconnorchamber.com –and make a donation.

Thanks to Brent Hart for forming a Port O’Connor Historical Committee, and thanks for this information, from Brent:
The Port O’Connor Historical Committee and the Calhoun County Historical Commission (Robert Loflin – Chair, John Kassner – Vice Chair, Gary Ralson – Marker Chair, Treasurer) are working towards erecting a AT-6 Texan trainer silhouette. This silhouette is approximately 25 feet long and 10 feet high, and will depict the image of the AT-6 Texan trainer aircraft along with an instructor and student. The silhouette will be commissioned from Artist Brian Norwood. Mr. Norwood has a portfolio of several Texas Historical markers that includes “Fortress on the Plains”, and “The Trail Ahead.”

Tentatively the location of the AT-6 Texan Trainer will be placed near the Port O’Connor Community Center. On June 22, 2020 a meeting of the Calhoun County Historical Commission, Port O’ Connor Historical Committee and Board Members from the Port O’Connor Community Center will be called to discuss and finalize the location.

The AT-6 Trainer aircraft was flown at the Matgorada Island Air Force Base. This Air Force Base was built in 1943 and closed in 1975.

A reminder, the Annual Kids Fishing Tournament & Kite Contest will on Saturday of Labor Day weekend, so start making your plans for this end of the summer celebration.

New & Renewed Memberships:

Donn Stringo Lifestyle Solutions
Clips & Dips Dog Grooming
Nancy Pomykal
Vantage Marine
The Texas Fin
Dove Gear LLC
Josie’s Mexican Food & Cantina
DB Coastal Outfitters
Craig & Suzanne Williams
Clint Bennetsen
Sharilyn Carroll
Shirley’s Small Frys Daycare